King Carol Abdicates Under Fascist Demands in Bucharest
In Bucharest King Carol of Romania abdicated under intense pressure from the Iron Guard as General Ion Antonescu assumed power and pressed for new orders. The royal palace security was restructured and Ion Morozea was removed, amid clashes between troops and fascist factions across the capital.
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Bucharest
Carol of
Romania
Iron Guard
Mihai
Carol
Ion Antonescu
Nan
Antonescu
Ion Morozea
Morozea
Rumania
Transylvania
Royal
Iron
Satu Mare
Carel Mare
Sighet
Death by Own Action Squad Aims to Deter Bombs in England
Canadian engineers serving with British experts form a demolition team in an English zone. Major Tyrer selected Captain Webb to lead ten volunteers from across Canada including Holden Sawyer Burkitt North Stringer Keith Miller Desormeau Fazackerly Robertson. They root out delayed action bombs and render them safe though detonation risk remains high.
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England
Hitler
T. G. Tyrer
Regina
E. H. Webb
Winnipeg
L. Cpl
H. Holden
Kemptville
Ont
A. K. Sawyer
Ottawa
Sappers
F. W. Burkitt
Toronto
C. R. North
Vancouver
P. Stringer
W. H. Keith
E. S. Miller
Halifax
N. H. Desormeau
R. Fazackerly
German pilot misinformed on invasion claim in England
An 18 year old German pilot, wounded in north England and captured, asked a nurse how far the nearest German troops were. The nurse could not convince him there were no German troops in England, while fliers back home were told England was invaded. The BBC reported the exchange.
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London
England
British Broadcasting Corporation
Netherlands to Raise Infantry Battalion in Canada
Defence Minister Ra ston announced approval of a proposal to form a Netherlands infantry battalion in Canada funded by the Netherlands government. The unit would enlist recruits not Canadian or British subjects, though Col. Ralston said no definite decision has been made on timing.
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Ottawa
Raston
Canada
Netherlands
Ralston
German Transport Sunk Off Sweden During War Action
Dagens Nyheter reports a German transport Marion with about 4000 troops aboard was sunk by a British submarine in the Kattegat on September 2. Swedish and Danish fishermen witnessed the sinking amidships after a single torpedo strike. Only about 100 soldiers were saved from the escorting convoy. A prior sinking rumor is noted without confirmation.
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Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Norway
Kattegat
Lysekil
Goteborg
Marion
Hamburg
Germany
New War Registration Cards Demand Surging
National war services department officials report a flood of applications for new registration cards across Canada. The renewal applications reveal a rise in theft risk with purse snatchers and pickpockets active nationwide. The daily average for new card applications stands at 300.
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Ottawa
National War Services Department
Canada
Nazis use new oil incendiary bomb in raid
In a northeast coast raid, a new oil incendiary device was dropped. A tank within the crater reportedly contained 10 gallons of oil. After detonation the bomb ignited the oil and sprayed it outward, but no damage was reported.
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London
War Office releases 35th casualty list
The War Office issued its 35th casualty list of the war naming 758 individuals. It records 148 killed or died of wounds, 540 wounded, 25 prisoners, 28 previously missing now prisoners, eight previously missing now safe, eight deaths, and one previously reported killed now safe.
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Lennon
War Office
Great Britain Says Industrial Equipment Remains Intact After Air Attacks
The ministry of home security stated that Britain's industrial equipment stayed intact after a year of war and weeks of intensive air raids. Government reported no major damage to key manufacturing assets.
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London
Great Britain
Ministry of Home Security
German prisoner donates in Spitfire fund box
A German airman held aboard a train to Kent placed a five mark note into a Spitfire fund collection box on the platform after asking why the box was present. The incident occurred while the train carried the prisoner under armed escort. The moment was observed by bystanders and the BBC noted the act.
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London
Kent
British Broadcasting Corporation
U.S. Destroyers to Aid British Sea Command
London reports that Britain will receive 50 American destroyers strengthening convoy security and Mediterranean power. The move shifts naval balance, pressures German planners, and reduces risks to transchannel transports and Italian campaigns in North Africa.
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U.S
British Sea Command
London
Great Britain
Channel
Hitler
Mediterranean
North
Africa
Loyalist Hope in France and Allied Naval Shifts
The Count of Paris, a 32 year old pretender to the French throne, is viewed as a potential unifier of France while he refused to pledge allegiance to the Republic. The piece also discusses how American destroyer transfers may bolster British morale and complicate Axis plans, potentially influencing Mediterranean naval decisions and the war’s outcome.
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Hitler
Maggiolini
France
Count of
Paris
Count
Duc de Guise
Germany
Scholarships Awarded at Queen’s Kingston Ont
Entrance and matriculation awards at Queen’s University announce provincial scholarships. Western Canada recipients include C. H. R. Campling Melville Saskatchewan J F Whittaker Calargy Central High Alberta Catherine M J Ormsby Vernon British Columbia Hiroji A Yamanaka Prince Rupert.
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Kingston
Ont
Queen's University
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
C. H. R. Campling
Melville
Alberta
J. F. Whittaker
Calargy Central High
British Columbia
Catherine M. J. Ormsby
Vernon
Hiroji A. Yamanaka
Prince Rupert
Churchill to New Zealand troops in England declares resolve
Prime Minister Churchill tells New Zealand troops in England that Britain bears the weight of enemy malice yet feels unburdened. He contrasts with Hitler’s vow to break Britain, insisting Britain and its dominions will again be champions and liberators of Europe.
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London
Churchill
New Zealand
England
Hitler
Great Britain
Europe
British Empire
Canadian Troops Arrive in Britain En Masse
A fresh contingent of several thousand Canadian troops arrived in Britain to join existing forces and prepare for battle over Britain. Senior officers greeted the arrivals as anti aircraft crews and convoyed warships maintained vigilance against Luftwaffe attacks. Among the contingents were Americans and other nationals, including John Warburton and Vernon Terry, with Jerry Johnstone identified as Gerald Kent.
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Britain
Victor Odlum
London
Atlantic
John Warburton
United States Army
New Mexico
Vernon Terry
Texas
Ia Press Association
Quebec
Alberta
Salute Flag Victoria Order in Council Controversy
An order in council by the British Columbia government requires that school children salute the Union Jack and sing the national anthem at least weekly. Principals and teachers are tasked to instill loyalty to the King and country in pupils.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Four U S Magazines Barred From Canada
The customs division of the department of national revenue barred four United States magazines from Canada under an official order. The titles barred are Pie Sensation Co Eds and Spicy Mystery Stories.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Customs Division
Department of National Revenue
Canada may secure 300 World War tanks from U S
Washington reports United States Army Chief of Staff General Marshall indicated favorably on turning over up to 300 World War I era tanks to Canada for training Canadian armored units at Camp Borden Ontario. Col Worthington conducted negotiations and New York Mayor LaGuardia noted US Canadian defense board discussions on military aid.
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Washington
Canada
Camp Borden
Ont
George C. Marshall
United States Army
F. F. Worthington
Marshall
Worthington
Renault
War Department
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
United States-Canadian Defence Board
White House
America
LaGuardia
United States
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Don'ts for London civilians amid intensified air raids
The ministry of home security issued a safety list for London civilians during air raids. Do not stare at smoke signs or linger at raid scenes, do not visit after attacks, do not touch unexploded bombs or shells, do not smoke in shelters, do not pick up splinters, and do not handle suspicious objects. Report any found items to authorities.
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London
Ministry of Home Security
Cadet Corps to Train 3000 Winnipeg Schoolboys
Military officials say at least 3,000 Winnipeg schoolboys aged 12 to 18 will join cadet corps by September end. About 80 instructors, largely drawn from city school staffs, will lead the program.
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Winnipeg
Polar explorer visits Pekisko ranch near High River
Famous explorer Locate Ranch Lethbridge Alta Lincoln Ellsworth arrives in South Alberta by plane from Vancouver and stays at the Duke of Windsor's EP ranch at Pekisko in the foothills west of High River seeking a ranch.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Lincoln Ellsworth
New York
Alberta
Vancouver
Duke of Windsor
Pekisko
High River
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Suez
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Mussolini
Western Hemisphere
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American Legion
Scandinavia
Hyde Park
N.Y
Ragnnhild
Princess Astrid
Prince Harald
Jerry Johnstone
Gerald Kent
Mae West
B.C
Services
Cadet Corps
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